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TITLE; The dark secret behind black fungus
TYPE OF PRESENTATION; Case Report - paper presentation
NAME OFAUTHOR; Nidha Fathima ~
NAME AND DESIGNATION OF GUIDE; Dr. Deepak ' sstetant
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Professor, oepartment of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Porur, Chennai - 600116

Ph-24769816 Ext no - 8261

ABSTRACT:

Mucormycosis is an infection caused by a group of filamentous molds within the order Mucorales.
Infections may result from ingestion of contaminated food, inhalation of spores into the nares or
lungs, or inoculation into disrupted skin or wounds. Recent therapeutic advances have the potential
to improve outcomes ofmucormycosis. Lipid formulations of amphotericin B (LFAB) have evolved
as the cornerstone of primary therapy for mucormycosis. A case of a 30-year-old man presenting
with right sided swelling and decreased vision on the right eye for 20 days. Patient was diagnosed
with Rhino-orbital mucormycosis . The procedure emergency endoscopic endonasal detriment of
nose and paranasal sinuses with bilateral orbital decompression under general anaesthesia.

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